roll back
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Clocks roll back in the autumn each year to then follow standard time.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
What’s more, if the Mag 7 can roll back the years and start having a positive impact on the Dow, it could even reach 53,000 before the World Cup is over.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
For her, Juneteenth is an opportunity to rally others to resist efforts to roll back their freedoms.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
Hilton would likely struggle to persuade a majority of voters to roll back environmental protections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
I let the microphone roll back onto the table.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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